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Wedding programs are an important part of your wedding ceremony. They help your guests feel involved and inform them about the day's events, bridal party, dinner menu, and any other useful information about the big day. It can also serve as a nice keepsake for years to come. Whether it be digital, on a card, or signage for all your guests to view together, there are plenty of wedding programs out there to choose from.
Narrow down your choices by finding options that work with your wedding theme while still mirroring your and your partner's personalities and love story. For example, if you're a couple who is planning a beach wedding, find a program that has a tropical style. If you and your partner are big nature lovers, opt for a program that uses greenery and earthy design features. Your wedding budget is also something to consider, and digital templates that you can print yourself can help you save on costs.
To help you choose the best wedding program for your wedding, we researched various options from trusted retailers across the web. We made our final selection based on functionality, aesthetics, budget, and quality of materials. Whether you are searching for a program that is classic and timeless or more unique, we have you covered.
Read on for the best wedding programs.
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With a sharp black background, this foil-pressed wedding program screams black tie only. You can choose between several foil colors for the stunning leaf design at the top and five different paper stocks for it to be printed on. If you don't want a black background, it also comes in several other color palettes, ranging from white to pink to green. On the back, you can add a picture of you and your partner with a personalized thank you message. These come printed in orders of 25 up to 750 programs and can be bought with matching place cards, menus, table runners, and more.
Who It's For
Those who are having a formal wedding ceremony and want their programs to reflect that in quality and design.
Dimensions: 4 x 9.375 inches | Card Type: Foil-pressed flat card | Shipping: Shipping rates vary | Return Policy: Free returns accepted within guidelines
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This wedding program keeps it simple, but the little gold flourish makes it feel elegant. You can choose between several paper and foil colors and fully customize it with any details you want your guests to know about the wedding. We also love that you can include a picture and a thank you message on the back of the card to make things extra personal. You have the option to print it on one of five different luxurious paper stocks, and they can be ordered in sets of 25 to 750 programs.
Who It's For
Those who want an upscale foil-pressed card with elegant gold details.
Dimensions: 4 x 9.375 inches | Card Type: Foil-pressed flat card | Shipping: Shipping rates vary | Return Policy: Free returns accepted within guidelines
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Turn your wedding program into a two-in-one delight with this paper bag program. You can fill them with biodegradable confetti or delicious snacks if your guests happen to get the munchies. Each bag is constructed from kraft paper and can hold up to two cups of goodies. The shop recommends putting your ceremony timeline on the front and placing your menu for the reception on the back, but it's completely customizable. You can purchase these in orders of 25 programs up to 350, but the brand does offer a custom amount if you need more. We imagine these at a casual rustic wedding or an outdoor springtime affair.
Who It's For
Those who are having a more casual or outdoor wedding and want a paper bag wedding program for snacks or confetti.
Dimensions: 5 x 7.5 inches | Card Type: Printed brown kraft paper bag | Shipping: $3.00 | Return Policy: Final sale
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This chic design is where minimalist meets modern for a wedding program that’s crisp and clean. The template comes in three sizes and it’s fully editable, so users have plenty of options to make it match their wedding theme and colors or personal style. Even better, since it's delivered as a digital template, you can print these on your own choice of paper and as many times as you want in case of mistakes.
Who It's For
Those who want a fully customizable and affordable digital template so they can print out their own programs.
Dimensions: 4 x 8 inches, 4 x 9 inches, or 4 x 11 inches | Card Type: Virtual template | Shipping: Instant download with no shipping necessary | Return Policy: Final sale but granted access to demo before purchase
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This wedding magazine program adds a little glitz and glamour to sleek and modern nuptials. Not only will this make an awesome keepsake, but you’ll likely have tons of fun taking the photos. Your magazine can be between four and 20 pages that can showcase your ceremony, reception, wedding parties, couple story, thank you page, and much more, depending on what themes you choose for each page. You also have the option of two printed sizes or a digital copy. While the digital copy allows you to print as much as you need, the shop does use a professional commercial printing company for the printed versions, making them a high-quality investment. The shop does require each order to be a minimum of 25 programs, so keep that in mind when you are purchasing.
Who It's For
Those who want a unique program that is personalized with photos.
Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 inches or 8 x 10 inches | Card Type: Glossy magazine-inspired paper | Shipping: Free shipping | Return Policy: Final sale
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If you’re planning an outdoor wedding, keep your guests cool and informed with a wedding program fan. This three-petal design gives you ample space for programs, information about your wedding party, or menus. You can choose the background color of the program as well as the thickness of the cardstock it prints on. We also love the striking floral design on these programs that make them feel ideal for spring.
Who It's For
Those who want a pretty floral fan wedding program to keep guests cool.
Dimensions: 7.5 x 3.25 inches | Card Type: Printed cardstock | Shipping: Free shipping | Return Policy: Free returns accepted within 30 days of delivery
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Help your guests beat the heat in an outdoor wedding and keep them informed with these charming wedding program bottle tags. This digital template is easy to use, and you can customize the font size, style, and color to match it to your wedding color scheme. When you're done editing, simply print the programs on card stock or another paper of choice, cut the holes out, and add a straw.
Who It's For
Those who are having an outdoor wedding and want a unique and useful wedding ceremony program.
Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches | Card Type: Virtual template | Shipping: Instant download with no shipping necessary | Return Policy: Final sale
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Keep your guests informed of the day's events with this rustic sign. Doubling as a wedding welcome sign, it's available in three different sizes and allows you to call out your parents, in-laws, bridal party, and much more. It comes in three different finishes, and the seller sands them for a smooth finish. We love that it has the added benefit of being a great keepsake that you can display proudly long after the wedding.
Who It's For
Those who want a standalone sign in lieu of handing out individual programs to each person.
Dimensions: 12 x 18 inches, 16 x 24 inches, or 20 x 36 inches | Card Type: Wood | Shipping: Free shipping | Return Policy: Final sale
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With an intricate henna design, these wedding programs bring a traditional and elegant element to your wedding. You can print them on one of five luxe paper stocks and choose from an assortment of five color themes and eight foil colors. You can also order matching place cards, menus, and more for a fully cohesive wedding look. On the back, add a few of your wedding or engagement photos, or personalize it even further with a photo and a thank you message to your guests.
Who It's For
Those who want an elegant, foil-pressed card with intricate henna details.
Dimensions: 4 x 9.375 inches | Card Type: Foil-pressed flat card | Shipping: Shipping rates vary | Return Policy: Free returns accepted within guidelines
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With a delicate yet striking cursive header, these wedding programs add a touch of modern elegance to your special day. This wedding program is printed on one of five luxe paper stocks of your choosing and is customizable with an assortment of papers and color themes. Order between 25 and 750 programs and other matching accessories, including wedding place cards, menu cards, and more.
Who It's For
Those who want an elegant card with a modern cursive header, along with matching accessories.
Dimensions: 4 x 9.375 inches | Card Type: Standard flat card | Shipping: Shipping rates vary | Return Policy: Free returns accepted within guidelines
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Tell your guest what they need to know with this entertaining infographic wedding program that will certainly bring a smile to their faces. This digital download gives you access to edit the background color, font color, font style, font size, and much more, so you can match the program to your wedding theme. You can print this on your paper of choice and as many times as you need in case you miss any small mistakes in the proofing process.
Who It's For
Those who want a unique program in an affordable digital download format they can print on the paper of choice.
Dimensions: 5 x 7 inches or 8.5 x 11 inches | Card Type: Virtual template | Shipping: Instant download with no shipping necessary | Return Policy: Final sale but granted access to demo before purchase
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These classic calligraphy wedding programs feature a delicate script font that will certainly add a romantic flair to your wedding paper products. They're available in three paper colors and matte and shimmer finishes. While the black font feels classic and timeless, you can choose between several other ink colors for the program. You also have the option of choosing a silk ribbon to bound the program booklets together. They come fully printed and folded, immediately making them ready to use.
Who It's For
Those who want a classic wedding ceremony program with romantic details like delicate script font and silk ribbon.
Dimensions: 5 x 5 inches folded, 15 x 5 inches unfolded | Card Type: White matte, ivory matte, or white shimmer paper | Shipping: Shipping rates vary | Return Policy: Final sale
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These rustic wedding fans are perfect for guests who have to beat the heat at a summer wedding. Once purchased, you will receive a digital template via email that you can edit on a phone, tablet, or computer to add all of your wedding info and change the font style, size, and color. You can print this on any paper of your choosing, but we recommend sticking to kraft paper to preserve the rustic feel that's shown in the product photos.
Who It's For
Those who want an affordable fan wedding program with a digital template they can customize and print out on their own.
Dimensions: 5 x 7 inches | Card Type: Virtual template | Shipping: Instant download with no shipping necessary | Return Policy: Final sale but granted access to demo before purchase
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This option is a gorgeous nod to traditional wedding sensibilities. Printed onto a shimmery ivory card stock with a light linen texture, this program is topped off with a delicate script font that will dazzle your guests. However, it is still completely customizable, and the shop offers a consultation form so you can get the details just right. You can order anywhere between 30 and 250 wedding programs in one order, and they'll come fully printed and ready to use.
Who It's For
Those who want a beautiful traditional wedding program with the option of consultation help to ensure all the details are perfect.
Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 inches | Card Type: Ultra white or ivory paper cardstock | Shipping: Shipping rates vary | Return Policy: Inquire with Invited by LamaWorks
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For couples who like to keep things simple, this wedding timeline program is short and sweet. You can customize the paper color and finish, size, and shape. You cannot change the font style, size, and color, but we admire its simple and minimalist design since it can work for various weddings and themes.
Who It's For
Those who want a cute wedding timeline program that shares all the details with a minimalist approach.
Dimensions: Size selection varies | Card Type: Card type selection varies | Shipping: Shipping rates vary | Return Policy: Free returns accepted within guidelines and 30 days of delivery
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Weddings can get pretty pricey, so we love that these wedding programs pull double duty as a table setting. It comes in a digital download that you can edit to match your wedding theme perfectly—we're talking endless background colors, font styles, font colors, and more. Each program has a place for your wedding timetable, table number with names, and your menu, so everything your guests need to know is all in one place. We recommend printing this option on weighted paper so it stands up easily on the table.
Who It's For
Those who who a dual-purpose wedding program and table setting in a digital download format that can be customized.
Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches | Card Type: Virtual template | Shipping: Instant download with no shipping necessary | Return Policy: Final sale
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These eucalyptus wedding ceremony programs add a natural punch of color to your wedding program. They come in several size options and allow you to call out your parents, in-laws, and bridal and groom parties alongside your timetable and a personalized thank you note. You have the option of adding an envelope for each program, and you can buy up to 1,000 sheets at a reasonable price.
Who It's For
Those who want a non-floral nature-inspired program that has plenty of room for the bridal party, a timetable, and a personalized thank-you note.
Dimensions: 4.5 x 5.6 inches, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, or 8.5 x 11 inches | Card Type: Semi-gloss or satin paper | Shipping: Shipping rates vary | Return Policy: Free returns accepted within guidelines and 30 days of delivery
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This beautiful wedding ceremony booklet features romantic flowers on the front, along with a ribbon to tie it all together. You can choose from three different booklet sizes, along with customizable wording, fonts, materials, and ink colors. You can also customize the ribbon, choosing both color and material (ribbon, twine, lace, silver cord, or tulle). This booklets allows plenty of space for you to add in as much information as you want about your wedding ceremony.
Who It's For
Those who want a romantic wedding ceremony booklet that is totally customizable.
Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 inches for the large booklet | Card Type: Various paper options | Shipping: Shipping rates vary | Return Policy: Final sale
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Adorned with a stunning calligraphic font, these programs add a whimsical vibe to any type of wedding. They come in two different color scheme options—white with black font or white with black and gold font. It's easy to edit the template with all of your wedding information, and each program is printed in high-quality Mohawk paper. Overall, they feel very exquisite and are certainly worth the investment.
Who It's For
Those who want high-quality wedding ceremony programs with an eye-catching calligraphy font.
Dimensions: 5 x 7 inches | Card Type: Warm-white Mohawk paper | Shipping: Shipping rates vary | Return Policy: Final sale with exceptions
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For a unique wedding program design, try these hexagonal programs. They come printed on white or ivory paper with a matte or shimmer finish, and you can choose between 28 font colors for the text. We also love that they come adorned with a ribbon, but it is an extra charge depending on what fabric you'd like the ribbon to be. You can order between 30 and 200 programs, and they come printed on professional-quality paper.
Who It's For
Those who want a unique-shaped wedding program that has plenty of customization options.
Dimensions: Inquire with Etsy retailer | Card Type: Digital, paper, or cardstock | Shipping: Free shipping | Return Policy: Final sale
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If you're looking for a classic wedding program, look no further than this ultra-elegant option. The gold script design adds a little bit of glamour to the otherwise simple and straightforward design. It comes in a digital template, so you can customize the colors and fonts to fit your wedding theme to a tee and print it as many times as you need.
Who It's For
Those who want a classic wedding ceremony program with a digital template that can be customized and printed at home.
Dimensions: 7 x 5 inches | Card Type: Virtual template | Shipping: Instant download with no shipping necessary | Return Policy: Final sale
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Make your wedding front-page news with this unique wedding program. You have the option of buying a digital download that you can print as many times as you want, or you can opt for a printed version that comes fully folded and ready to hand out to your guests. We love that it includes your general wedding information as well as fun games to uniquely tell your couple's story. Overall, your guests will love these programs and have fun with them, too.
Who It's For
Those who want a unique wedding ceremony program that provides extra information, including the couple's story.
Dimensions: Letter-sized page when open and 4.5 x 5.5 inches when folded | Card Type: Recycled newsprint paper | Shipping: Free shipping | Return Policy: Free returns accepted within 30 days of delivery
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If you have a regal wedding theme, look no further than these navy programs. It comes in a digital download, so it's fully customizable from the background color to the font styles. Even better, there's a video tutorial on how to use the editing program for those who aren't confident with these types of documents. You can print them on any paper of your choosing, although the shop does recommend getting them professionally printed for a sleek and finished look.
Who It's For
Those who want a royal wedding-inspired program in a fully customizable, digital download template.
Dimensions: 4 x 9.5 inches | Card Type: Virtual template | Shipping: Instant download with no shipping necessary | Return Policy: Final sale
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Add a sentimental touch to your wedding programs by printing them on these darling handkerchiefs. You have the option of choosing straight, scalloped, or lace edges, and they're crafted from soft cotton. While we love the elegant design pictured, the seller also offers to create a custom design if you're looking for something specific. Your guests will love these, and they're guaranteed to be put to good use on the big day.
Who It's For
Those who want a unique and sentimental wedding ceremony program that doubles as a handkerchief.
Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches | Card Type: Cotton | Shipping: $5.00 | Return Policy: Final sale
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These retro wedding ceremony programs will set the groovy vibe at your big day. This colorful program is available in six colors, along with three different paper types including signature, pearlescent and recycled. The retro-style heading says "Our Day" in the front, while the back says, "Our Party," with all the information fully customizable in a cool sans-serif font.
Who It's For
Those who have a retro wedding theme and want their ceremony programs to match their style.
Dimensions: 4 x 9.25 inches | Card Type: Mohawk paper | Shipping: Shipping rate varies | Return Policy: Final sale; reprints offered in some circumstances
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This colorful and tropical tri-fold wedding program gives you plenty of space to share all the details of your special day, including ceremony details, wedding party, a thank you note, and even a couples photo. You can pick from a square (pictured) or vertical orientation, as well as choose which type of paper finish you want. This would be the perfect choice for a tropical or beachy wedding.
Who It's For
Those who want a tropical-themed wedding ceremony program with a tri-fold design to allow for space to include plenty of details about the big day.
Dimensions: 5.25 x 5.25 inches | Card Type: Linen | Shipping: Shipping rate varies | Return Policy: Free returns
What to Look for When Buying Wedding Programs
- Style: A program is a memorable keepsake for your guests, and it represents the two of you as a couple, so there are a few things to consider when finding your best option. It is important that your wedding ceremony programs complement your theme and style. If you are having an elegant or more formal event, look for classic programs, like the Shine Wedding Invitations Romantic Calligraphy Wedding Programs and the SincerelyByNicole Harlow Minimalist Wedding Program Template. If you are having a beach wedding, look for a program with a tropical style. For those having an outdoor rustic wedding, The Rustic Earth Wedding Program Sign is a great choice. From wedding programs shaped like fans to keep guests cool to programs with pouches that hold snacks and even dual-purpose table setting programs, there are many options to find the program that is right for you.
- Budget: While the assortment may feel daunting, one way to narrow it down is by looking at your budget. Whether creating a program yourself through a template online or hiring an expert artist to craft handmade cards, there's a viable route for everyone. The programs that have a template you download appear to be the most budget-friendly at first glance, however, keep in mind the paper and ink costs of printing them out yourself. Details like foil-pressed lettering, upgraded paper, and customization options (like adding a photo) can often also add to the price of a program. A simple one-sheet program, such as the Retro Stack Wedding Program, will also be less expensive than those that have several pages, such as the Ivory & Blush Ceremony Booklet. You can also consider dual-purpose programs that also include the dinner menu and seat assignments, such as the Adella Triangle Table Stand Wedding Program, which can also save you money in the long run.
- Content: If you are wondering what to write in your wedding ceremony program, start with the basic details. You should include the location, date, and time, as well as a general greeting. You should also include an outline of the ceremony proceedings, as well as the names of everyone in the wedding party. Next, get creative! Let your and your fiancé's personalities shine through with a program that will remind your guests of your love for each other as well as for your friends and family. Most importantly, double—or we should say triple—check your details and grammar. In fact, it may be a good idea to get a fresh pair of eyes to glance over it before you hit send. The last thing you'll want to do is have to pay for another shipment over a simple mistake while worrying about it arriving on time.
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